Sonoma County
Where to taste the best Zinfandel in Carneros
If Zinfandel is your thing, these are the Carneros wineries that hang their reputation on it.
Carneros
Cline Family Cellars
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Mourvèdre, Viognier
Carneros
Viansa Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel
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Where is the best Zinfandel in Carneros?
Cline Family Cellars and Viansa Winery are the Carneros wineries best known for Zinfandel.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Carneros?
Three or four is the sweet spot: about an hour each, plus a proper lunch. Five is possible if the cellars are small and close together.
How do you get around Sonoma wine country without driving?
Private driver for the day (about US$95–150 per hour, 4-hour minimum); Small-group wine tour (about US$150–200 per person, full day); Walk the Healdsburg plaza (free). Every Grapevine itinerary lists these local options; book them directly.
When is the best time to visit?
Open year-round. Harvest runs mid-August to October; winter is quiet, rainy and the easiest time to get seated tastings.